Category: Prague: Old Town

The beginning of 20th century was an era of many changes in our country. Not just through political changes and those in the society. But more just as importantly, changes in architecture. The House of...

Introduction to the Prague Old Town Square Most larger cities in Europe, including Prague each have THE Square. That one place everyone knows well and really admires for its beauty. And without doubt, the...

Founding Here we have one of the oldest surviving universities in Europe. This is Prague University. Of course today everyone knows it as the Charles University. After founding it in 1348, for the first few...

Introduction The Rudolfinum is a wonderful Neo-Renaissance building and you’ll find it on the right bank of the River Vltava. All the money for its construction was donated by the First Czech Savings Bank...

In the beginning of 20th century the government of Prague could see that there were no modern buildings suitable for representing the city during very important events. This is the reason why they decided...

An Introduction In the heart of the oldest part of Prague, in the Old Town Square, stands one of the most popular tourist attractions. The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. You might be wondering...